ITP issues diversion plan for Serena Chowk underpass construction

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has introduced a comprehensive diversion plan to ensure seamless traffic flow during the ongoing construction of the underpass at Dhookri Serena Chowk.

Motorists are advised to follow designated alternative routes to minimize disruptions. The devised traffic plan comprises extensive details of alternative routes.

Devised Traffic Plan

Travelers from the Red Zone should utilize Shahrah-e-Dastoor, France Turn, Jinnah Convention Centre, Kashmir Chowk, and Club Road. This route will enable motorists to bypass the construction site and access Murree Road and the Express Highway efficiently.

Motorists traveling from Bhara Kahu or Murree to the Red Zone should enter through the Bari Imam Barrier Point. To do so, they should use Quaid-e-Azam University Road from Murree Road.

Residents of sectors G-6, G-7, and F-7 heading to Bhara Kahu or Murree should take 7th Avenue and the Chand Tar Flyover. From there, they can travel via Garden Avenue on Murree Road.

Motorists from the motorway or Srinagar Highway should take the Expressway and use Murree Road via the Faizabad Bridge.

Travelers from Bhara Kahu or Murree to the motorway should use Murree Road, Kashmir Chowk, Club Road, Faizabad, and then the Srinagar Highway.

Motorists traveling from the Expressway to the Red Zone should use Zero Point, Srinagar Highway, 7th Avenue, and Jinnah Avenue.

Travelers from the Red Zone (F-6, F-7, G-6, G-7) to the Expressway should take 7th Avenue, the Chand Tara Flyover, and use the Srinagar Highway.

Alternative Routes for Other Sectors

D-12, E-11, F-10, and F-11: Use Margalla Road to access Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, or the Red Zone. For G-10, G-11, G-12, G-13, G-14: Use 7th Avenue and Faisal Avenue from Srinagar Highway.

Additionally, for entry to Red Zone use  Nadra Chowk, Express Chowk, Ayub Chowk, and Baghala Road will remain open from Embassy Road.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, citizens are requested to refrain from unnecessary travel to the construction site, Adhere to traffic regulations, and Follow diversion signs and instructions from traffic personnel.